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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 348.91 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 348.91 and 102.80 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 348.91 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/348.91 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 348.91 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 35,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,867.95/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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